Process Control

We are excited to partner with a well-established manufacturing organisation in search of the latest addition to their team, a Process Control & Systems Engineer.
Could this be you?
If so, you will support the current multi-skilled engineering team in maintaining a modern plant along with playing a pivotal role in driving automation and process improvements across the site.
As an automation expert, you will lead projects delivering process control changes over a variety of PLC, SCADA and vision controlled systems.
Our clients are open to both junior and senior engineers, in particular they are looking for a keen problem solver looking to further develop your experience dealing with process controls, PLC's and various manufacturing systems.
Do you enjoy being challenged whilst taking on new and varied projects?
Do you have a positive, flexible mindset and are able to work as both part of a team and autonomously?
Are you self-motivated and enjoy finding innovative solutions to improve manufacturing capability?
Then we want to hear from you
The company offers a well-designed, structured training and development programme to support your onboarding, skills development, and your long term career progression.
Therefore, this is a great opportunity for someone with some experience in a manufacturing environment, and an educational background in electrical engineering, with automation / control systems specialisation.
Your responsibilities (over time) will include: Ensure that all safety requirements are met when working with machinery, systems and/or chemicals; Ensure that hazardous area requirements are met including installations and PM's; Ensure that detailed information is entered into the CMMS (Maintenance Management System) including detailed history and downtime; That plant and equipment is maintained to the highest standards.
System/PLC faults are rectified and route cause identified.
Creation of new PLC programmes and Software updates when required.
Work orders and PM's (Planned Maintenance) are carried out within the set time frames; Support breakdowns within the set time frames; Re-design and modify plant and machinery to maximize production outputs; Take part in analysis of maintenance/electrical/mechanical and breakdown history to ensure the PM schedule is aligned to breakdown history; Manage/take part in either team or individual projects when required; In areas of accountability where performance objectives are not being met, ensure You have a full awareness of the issue affecting performance; Conduct the required (RCA) level of analysis to understand the issues; Document learnings and ensure all training records for the maintenance are maintained; Maintain all site machinery software with regards to updates, modifications and compliance; Designing of new bespoke systems and controls where required; Ensure that software backups to protect machinery automation are created and available.
What Skills and Qualifications will you need?
To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work independently and communicate effectively with strong proven problem solving and analytical skills - as well as having a good working knowledge of the key manufacturing processes.
You should be able to demonstrate adaptability, openness and honesty as well as solid teamwork and communication skills.
Essential Qualifications for the role include: Engineering degree or qualification; or a HNC with industrial experience: Some work experience within a Manufacturing Environment; PLC knowledge and ability in relation to fault finding and programming.
(Ladder Logic, C+, Structured text); Desired Qualifications: Experience with vision control systems; CAD and/or Project Management Experience; Hazardous Areas COMPEX 1-4 Qualification What you can expect in return: Excellent level of training to best support your onboarding and ongoing skills development.
One of the things employees tell us they value the most is the genuine family feel of working at this company and the ability for each employee to add value to the business.
The company has strong values which are central to all they do; Growth, Accountability, Collaboration and Integrity and are a very people oriented organisation.
As such, they are an accredited Living Wage employer.
Excellent base play plus performance bonus.
Salary sacrifice pension scheme where the company will match up to 9% of your contribution.
Income protection and a death in service benefit of four times your salary.
A Health Care Cash Plan.
Benefits platform called Vault, offering: Big discounts in terms of instant vouchers, re-loadable cards and cash-back at hundreds of high street and online retailers.
Additional holiday purchase of up to 5 days.
Wellbeing portal which covers health, fitness and many tasty recipes.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Discounted Gym membership.
Local discounts negotiated by request.
Free onsite parking.
Due to the nature of the work, it's an onsite role based in Cumbria.
However, the company has an excellent remote working and flexible working policy and are respectful of work-life balance.
Sounds exciting, isn't it?
Send us your CV and if you meet the requirements, we will be in touch to get you interviewed for the position asap